Coaches
Team Roster
| Number | Name | Position | Grad. Year | Height | Reach | Block | Approach | College Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Reardon | S | 2027 | 5'8" | 7'3" | 8'7" | 8'10" | Uncommitted |
| 2 | Annika Lersten | DS/L | 2027 | 5'7" | 7'2" | 8'5" | 8'8.5" | Uncommitted |
| 3 | Katherine McLaughlin | OH/OPP | 2027 | 5'7.75" | 7'1" | 8'9.5" | 9' | Uncommitted |
| 4 | Dorothy "Gracie" Davig | MB | 2027 | 6' | 7'9" | 9' | 8'10.5" | Uncommitted |
| 5 | Francise Ramirez | OH/OPP | 2027 | 5'7.5" | 7'2" | 8'10.5" | 9'3" | Uncommitted |
| 6 | Isabel Merz | MB | 2027 | 5'11.5" | 6'6" | 8'9" | 9'1.5" | Uncommitted |
| 7 | Annabelle Kim | S | 2027 | 5'6.5" | 7'0.5" | 8'3.5" | 8'8.5" | Uncommitted |
| 8 | Caroline Semko | DS/L | 2027 | 5'7" | 7' | 8'4.5" | 8'9.5" | Uncommitted |
| 9 | Katherine "Koko" Warrell | OH/OPP | 2027 | 6'0" | 7'7" | 8'11.5" | 9'2.5" | Uncommitted |
| 10 | Ivy Wirth | OH/OPP | 2028 | 5'11" | 7'6" | 8'8.5" | 9'6" | Uncommitted |
| 11 | Kamila Lickunas | OH/OPP | 2027 | 5'8.5" | 7'3" | 8'7" | 9' | Uncommitted |
| 12 | Olivia Boggs | MB | 2027 | 6' | 7'8" | 9' | 9'4.5" | Uncommitted |
Tournament Schedule
| Tournament | Competition Dates | Lcoation |
|---|---|---|
| Volley On The James | Jan. 13-15 | Richmond, VA |
| National Harbor Showdown | Jan. 26-28 | National Harbor, MD |
| JVA Charm City Challenge | Feb. 3-4 | Baltimore, MD |
| Capitol Hill Classic | Feb. 17-19 | Washington, DC |
| Mid-Atlantic Power League Raleigh Week 1 (Red/Blue Divisions) | Mar. 2-3 | Raleigh, NC |
| Sunshine Classic Qualifier - Week 2 (15s) | Mar. 8-10 | Orlando, FL |
| CHRVA Bid Regional Championships | Mar. 23 | MD Juniors, Adventist Fieldhouse, The St. James (Final Locations for teams to be Confirmed) |
| JVA World Challenge | Apr. 12-14 | Louisville, KY |
| NorthEast Qualifier - Week 3 (Open Division) | Apr. 19-21 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Chesapeake Showdown | Apr. 27-29 | Boyds, MD |
| JVA SummerFest | Jun. 1-2 | Columbus, OH |
| AAU Nationals* (15s) | Jun. 17-20 | Orlando, FL |
| USAV Junior Nationals (14-15)* | Jul. 8-11 | Las Vegas, NV |
*If a CHRVA Regional Bid or Qualifier Open division bid to USAV Nationals is not earned, the team will attend AAU Nationals.
Tournament selection and schedule is subject to change.
Practice Schedule
Virginia Elite utilizes a phased approach to team training. The 2014-2015 season saw the emergence of VAE academy practices which was designed to focus on skill development focused on sound and consistent fundamentals and eliminating skill based errors in game-time situations.
Official Season Kick-Off: The season kicks-off on Saturday, November 18th with a mandatory athlete/parent session from 12:00PM-5:00PM, followed by a club-wide athlete lock-in. The day begins at 12:00PM and athletes can expect to be picked up between 8:00-9:00AM on Sunday, November 19th.
Phase I (11/27 - 1/14): Six full weeks of VAE "Boot Camp" that will consist of 2 academy practices (2.5 hours each), 1 team practice (2.5 hours each) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.
Phase II (1/15 - End of Season): 1 academy practice (2.5 hours), 2 team practices (2 hours and 2.5 hours) and 1 required setting academy (1 hour) for all setters.
Phase I Practice Schedule - 27-Nov-23 - 14-Jan-24
Monday (Setting Academy) 6:15PM-7:15PM , (Academy Practice) 7:15PM-9:45PM
Wednesday (Academy Practice): 7:15PM-9:45PM
Saturday/Sunday (Team Practice): Rotation Dependent (Refer to Calendar)
Phase II Practice Schedule - 15-Jan-23 - End of Club Season
Tuesday (Team Practice): 6:15PM-8:15PM}
Wednesday (Setting Academy) 6:15PM-7:15PM (Academy Practice): 7:15PM-9:45PM
Saturday/Sunday (Team Practice): Rotation Dependent (Refer to Calendar)
Note: Weekend practices will rotate as outlined on the VA Elite calendars posted to the website. Athletes are also able to access the calendars on our PlayMetrics APP. Rotations are as follows:
- Team Practice Block 1: Saturday 10:00AM-12:30PM
- Team Practice Block 2: Sunday 11:00AM-1:30PM
- Team Practice Block 3: Sunday 1:30PM-4:00PM
Calendar
Fees
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